Assistant General Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in the State of Qatar is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and results-driven Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in managing all plant operations, including Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehousing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Monitor operational performance and ensure achievement of business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure full compliance with GMP requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Support and manage regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with health authorities.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Act on behalf of the General Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior leadership position within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Production, Quality Systems, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and GMP requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have recent hands-on pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience within the last five years.
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical business operations, cost control, productivity improvement, and performance management.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections, GMP compliance programs, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Proven track record in organizational transformation and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is essential.
• Hands-on experience in managing and leading sterile manufacturing facilities, including aseptic processing, clean rooms, sterilization systems, environmental monitoring, and contamination control programs.
• Previous leadership experience in sterile manufacturing operations such as injectables, IV solutions, ophthalmic products, or other sterile dosage forms is highly preferred.
• Experience dealing with Gulf and international regulatory authorities is highly desirable.
• Experience in facilities approved by GMP, EU GMP, PIC/S, MHRA, FDA, or equivalent regulatory agencies will be considered a strong advantage.
• Candidates with predominantly academic, consulting, or research backgrounds, without recent pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership experience, may not be considered.

Preferred Previous Positions

Preference will be given to candidates who have previously served as:

• Plant Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Manager
• Technical Manager
• Quality Director
• Deputy General Manager
• Assistant General Manager

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive executive compensation package.
• Family medical insurance.
• Company car or transportation allowance.
• Career development opportunities toward senior executive leadership positions.

Work Location

State of Qatar

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to:

[Email Address]

Subject: Assistant General Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Important Note

This position is intended for experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing leaders with a proven track record in managing pharmaceutical plants, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable operational results. Preference will be given to candidates with direct and recent experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person